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Operations/ Administrative Assistant

UFP Industries, Union City, GA, United States


Operations/ Administrative Assistant

The Operations/ Administrative Assistant provides support to managers and employees, assists in daily office needs, and manages the company's general administrative activities. Is responsible for assisting the plant with efficiency improvement, C.I, Safety, and special projects with challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to leaders to enable day-to-day operations for their teams and initiatives
Partner with the Team to build efficiencies within the team and improve alignment and communication
Assist with project coordination within the team
Coordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative while working with the Continuous Improvement Team on some or all of the stated duties
Evaluate operations to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement
Teach, coach, and mentor all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles
Train employees to identify and eliminate waste
Develop programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement culture
Prepares regular and special reports as required
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum high school graduate.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications excel, word, and Outlook
Working knowledge of 5s, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factory
Working Knowledge of various office equipment
Spanish is a Plus
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.